Court Backs Firing of Waitress Without Makeup

Reuters ^ | 12/29/04

[freespirited]

Note. Two Dems of 9th circuit said this.

[1Old Pro]

The Lambda Legal Defense Fund, a gay rights group that backed Jespersen's suit,

Figures

[darkwing104]

Thank you for not posting her picture so close to lunch time.

[pissant]

Hey, any gall who has been serving cocktails in the smoky Reno casinos for 20 years probably needs more than a little makeup. Any pics available??

[joesnuffy]

Can women write off the cost of makeup if the job requires it?

[HamiltonJay]

The Lambda Legal Defense Fund, a gay rights group that backed Jespersen's suit

Now there's a real shocker.... NOT

[Voice in your head]

It is absurd that this case ever made it into court. Employers cannot hire and fire other Americans as they see fit? The government must approve of it? I'm glad that the judicial system was so gracious on this occasion.

[cyborg]

If I was a cocktail waitress I'd want to look my best. More TIPS!!!

[bedolido]

lol... strange days. me thinks she should be able to work w/o make up... however, she MUST be clothed.

[Conservative Me]

Companies should be able to hire/fire based on their preferences. That is the benefit of being privately owned. Forcing them to keep this employee on their payroll when she is not conforming to their standards would be just as bad as being forced to hire someone who did not portray the image that they wanted (ie visible piercings/tattoos/strange hair colors, etc.).

[mtbopfuyn]

Dem-wits.

Sounds more like Harrah's wanted her out but couldn't do it on age or other discrimination tactics so their lawyers imposed a new makeup rule.

[MineralMan]

"If I was a cocktail waitress I'd want to look my best. More TIPS!!!"

Well, she was a bartender, not a cocktail waitress. Reading is fundamental.

[inquest]

A ruling like this - from the 9th Circus, no less - holds out hope that the federal courts won't try to push same-sex "marriage" on the country. They seem to know the score right now.

[cyborg]

The title said waitress. I can read, and no doubt you've NEVER EVER made a mistake right? I thought so. If a woman wants more tips she has to look good so my statement still stands.

[Damifino]

I guess I'm on her side with this one. If she worked there for all those years without incident or makeup why should she be forced to wear it now?

I suppose it is the same as enforcing a dress code for employees and I think employers should be able to enforce that.

It's just too bad that a (as far as we know) good employee is lost over this.

[SiliconValleyGuy]

The fact that the courts think they can determine a company's ways of hiring and firing is the bottom line here.

[mhking]

Was she that ugly to begin with?

[A Ruckus of Dogs]

Companies should be able to hire/fire based on their preferences. That is the benefit of being privately owned.

Private ownership means squat when it comes to affirmative action.

[EggsAckley]

Yes, the article states that she was a bartender........however......................check out the title. Waitress. Confusing.

[MineralMan]

And here she is: